Didactic

Adjective

Definition: Intended to instruct or teach, especially in a moral or ethical way.

Synonyms: Instructive, Educational, Informative

Antonyms: Uninformative, Unenlightening

Examples:

The teacher used didactic methods to engage students in learning.
The novel had a didactic tone, imparting valuable life lessons to the readers.

Mnemonics:

Think of didactic as derived from 'didactics', which means the science or art of teaching.

Etymology:

Origin:

The word 'didactic' comes from the Greek word 'didaktikos', which means "apt at teaching". It was first used in English in the 17th century.

Historical Usage:

Didactic has been used to describe various forms of teaching and educational materials throughout history.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Didactic literature"

Explanation:

Refers to written works that are intended to educate or instruct the reader in a moral or ethical way, often with a specific agenda in mind.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing didactic with pedantic.

Explanation:

While didactic refers to teaching or instructing, pedantic refers to excessive concern for formal rules and details, often in a way that is boring or annoying. They have different meanings and connotations.